Story Elements

Front

What is a problem in a story?

Back

A problem is a conflict or challenge that the characters face in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does 'First Person' mean in storytelling?

Back

First Person is a narrative style where the story is told from the perspective of a character using pronouns like 'I' and 'we'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a resolution in a story?

Back

The resolution is how the conflict or problem in the story is solved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are characters in a story?

Back

Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is an example of a problem in a story?

Back

An example of a problem is when a character loses something important, like their shoes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How does the setting affect a story?

Back

The setting influences the mood, characters' actions, and the overall plot of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the difference between a problem and a resolution?

Back

A problem is the challenge faced by characters, while a resolution is how that challenge is resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9